What we say matters.
As educators, advocates, spouses, friends, and providers, our use of language can deeply affect the self-view of people living with diabetes every day.
Intentional communication is a powerful tool that can uncover trauma, identify barriers, and move both the provider and person with diabetes toward a greater understanding of the issues involved.
The language used in the health care setting is immensely important in determining trust, mutual respect, and meaningful long term relationships.
Language and Diabetes Powerpoint Handout
FREE Diabetes & Language | Quiz
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Articles and Resources
Use of Language in Diabetes Care and Education – 2017 ADA & AADE
Language is powerful and can have a strong impact on perceptions as well as behavior. This article provides recommendations for language used by health care professionals and others when discussing diabetes through spoken or written words whether directed to people with diabetes, colleagues, or the general
public, as well as research questions related to language and diabetes.
Quick Guide on Diabetes and Language for Health Care Professionals – AADE
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Empowerment vs. Compliance Model
Action for Happiness » Excellent website filled with actions we can all take to feel better every day.
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Resources
ACE Screening Tool and Resilience Inventory
Becoming ACE-Aware Training Program
Nadine Burke Harris, MD TED Talk on How Childhood Trauma affects health
NPR Article – Take the ACE Score and Learn what it does and doesn’t mean
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Free Webinar: What We Say Matters: Language that Respects the Individual and Imparts Hope
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